Manager, Business Operations

Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .Biologics ManufacturingBiologics is changing the landscape of disease treatment, and BMS is expanding our biologics manufacturing capacity and development. This investment is our commitment to patients and the future of therapeutic advancements. Our state-of-the-art biologics facility spans across biologics process development, clinical trials, and commercial manufacturing with the approach to expedite the progression of potential therapies and reaching our patients. Our BMS scientists, engineers, bioprocess operators, quality specialists, and an array of other professionals work together in their shared commitment delivering more medicines to more patients faster.Position: Manager, Business OperationsLocation: Devens, MA; New Brunswick, NJ; Summit, NJPosition SummaryThe Biologics Development Business Operations department supports both strategic and operational objectives for Biologics Development including finance, project management, resource management, outsourcing, and operational excellence. Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, this individual will be responsible for the planning and execution of a broad range of activities to support Biologics Development organization including budget maintenance, contract management and operational excellence.Key Responsibilities• Responsible for the identification and implementation of Biologics Development (BD) Operational Excellence projects, with the goal of delivering productivity improvements across BD• Leads in the development, implementation, and refinement of project management tools and metrics• Support Biologics Development Book of Work through management of outsourced portfolio and associated OpEx & R&D Study Supplies Budget (forecasting, actuals and projections)• Maintain and improve collaboration tools for tracking Book of Work, Budget Management and associated data analysis• Provide input to strategic sourcing strategy and vendor relationships• Serve as project manager and /or participate, as needed, in any initiatives that are identified in BD annual objectives and/or strategic initiatives• Provide departmental business operations support (track objectives, facilitate staff meetings, create/maintain SharePoint sites amongst other activities)Qualifications & Experience• Bachelor's degree in business or relevant scientific discipline with >3 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical or related industry. Advanced degree or MBA preferred• Project management experience with the ability to develop clear action plans and drive execution to meet timelines and deliver on commitments• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence, negotiate, and drive organizational engagement• Capable of bringing structure to vaguely defined problems while using creative yet pragmatic problem-solving approaches and execution management• Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills• Strong presentation, facilitation, and messaging skills• Strong ability to ensure connectivity across multiple functions across sites and with the enterpriseIf you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing CareersWith a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.On-site ProtocolBMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . 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